Group lobbies for ballot item

Disputes critics who say school district's plans are too vague

10:54 PM,
Dec. 20, 2012

Written by

Adam B Sullivan
| Iowa City Press-Citizen

Members of a new group formed to back the Iowa City Community School District's February ballot item are taking issue with criticism that school leaders' plans are too vague.

District voters next year will decide a new revenue purpose statement that would extend the school officials' control over sales tax revenue, clearing the way to borrow up to $100 million for maintenance and construction projects.

The plan has been applauded by many at recent School Board meetings and informational sessions hosted by the district, but criticism has mounted that the maintenance and construction plan ...